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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.79, 9,222.52 and 2,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.79, 9,222.52 and 2,864.62 is: 4,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.79 : 9,222.52 = 2,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.79/9,222.52 = 2,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.79x = 9,222.52 × 2,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.79x = 26,419,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,015.24/6,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.22

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